Translator with Arabic - freelance (Remote)

LocalEyes; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading localization services provider is seeking a Freelance Translator with Arabic to work remotely from Dubai. The role requires expertise in marketing and IT translation, along with strong IT skills and familiarity with SDL Studio and CAT tools. Applicants must be native in Arabic, possess a degree in a relevant field, and have a passion for quality-driven work in a fast-paced environment. Good English is essential for accurate translation of concepts. Flexibility is key as project hours may vary significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing and IT translation and proofreading.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Good availability, potentially at least 4 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Provide translations and localization services for marketing and IT.
• Perform linguistic review and QA for translations.
• Check terminology consistency using TMs, glossaries, and style guides.

Skills

Native in target language

IT skills with knowledge of SDL Studio and CAT tools

Editorial and/or journalistic skills

Excellent written and spoken English

Detail-oriented and quality-driven

Familiar with US American culture

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent

Tools

SDL Studio

CAT tools

Job description

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe. We work with the world's most innovative companies. We help them to grow and expand in new markets providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes is recruiting Freelance translators with Arabic willing to provide translation and localization services in Marketing and IT sectors. For this role, you will be working as part of a dynamic team and in an international environment. Specific responsibilities include marketing and IT translations, linguistic review and QA, checking of terminology consistency through the management of TMs, glossaries and style guides to guarantee the quality of deliverables.

Field of Expertise

Marketing and IT translation

Job Details

• Job Title: Translator with Arabic
• Location: Remote (Must be located in Dubai)
• Schedule: This work is based on project need. Hours can therefore vary and flexibility with a changing schedule is very important. Expect full days of work in a row several times per year.
• Start date: TBD
• Project Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Freelance
• Must have valid work authorization in UAE (LocalEyes does not sponsor VISAs)

Requirements

• Native in target language with a degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or equivalent experience
• IT skilled with knowledge and experience of SDL Studio and CAT tools
• Preferred experience as a translator specialized in translation and proofreading of the required field (marketing and IT)
• Editorial and/or journalistic skills and up-to-date with language and terminology trends
• Excellent written and spoken English to truly understand the meaning and translate as if it were originally written in target language
• Well familiar with US American culture and pop culture in order to recognise the author's play on words or visual references and able to adequately localize into target language
• Obsessed by the detail, quality-driven and has a passion for languages
• Understanding and attitude to work within a confidential environment
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment with multiple changes in project priorities and tight deadlines
• Available to travel as the business calls
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good availability, potentially at least 4 hours per day and quick response times

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